Deerburger Meatloaf

This is a favorite in our home, it works great for those who say, 'I don't like deer meat!' They'll have no clue that it's venison!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 2 onions, minced
• 2 pounds ground venison
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds bulk pork sausage
• 1 ½ cups finely crushed cracker or bread crumbs
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a roasting pan.

Step 2

Mix venison, sausage, onions, and cracker crumbs in a large bowl until well combined. Add the evaporated milk, eggs, barbeque sauce, salt, pepper, and half of the tomato sauce; mix until evenly combined, and let stand 15 minutes. Place onto roasting pan, and shape into a loaf.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread top with remaining tomato sauce, and continue baking for an additional hour, until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).